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2009T H E C O N N E L L S P O I N T P U B L I C S C H O O L W E E K L Y N E W S L E T T E R

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welcome to the cpps 75th special edition

Finally, after much planning and anticipation, the morning of our school’s 75th birthday dawned – cold and cloudy. Everything that could be organised, was: the rest was in the lap of the weather Gods. And they were not happy with us! As the appointed hour grew nearer, the temperature dropped, the sky darkened and the first wet drops fell – first slowly, but then with more menace.

Undeterred, the students, staff, families, friends, special guests and well-wishers drew on all their powers of positive thinking, flexibility and resilience. Plans were changed, shelter was found where it could, we huddled together for warmth, the bands played on and we were under way!

And what a great day we had! Smiles outlasted the clouds and laughter drowned out the rain. Our students of 1934 have dealt with much harder times than this, and were determined to enjoy their honoured position as our special guests. Many of these students have remained firm friends and have kept in contact with each other, and the school, over the last 75 years. Two original students, Mr Neville Elms and Mrs Laurel Bush, took part in the official events, Mr Elms as a guest speaker and Mrs Bush opening the commemorative pathway with Year 1 student, Amanda Bollingmoore. Amanda was to have shared the honour with her grandmother, Mrs Esme Bollingmore, another student of 1934. Sadly, Mrs Bollingmoore passed away just days before our celebrations.

Former student and School Captain of 1978, Mr Phil Kearns, delighted the students and guests with his recollections of his days at Connells Point Public School. Mr Kearns shared many memories, including those of delicious canteen pies, playing cricket with Mr Galton, being part of the record-breaking swimming team, and of his short stay in the choir! How proud we were to hear this outstanding sportsman and citizen, whose personal and sporting achievements are legendary, speak with such fondness and humour of his time at our school. How reassuring for our students to know that even the most successful people are not good at everything, and weren’t necessarily perfect children (but that you don’t give up and that you always do your best!)

One of the biggest challenges in organising the Open Day was how to unveil the fabulous new school sign, presented by the P&C to commemorate our 75th Anniversary. After much discussion, laughter and worry, a plan was devised. The plan worked (almost) perfectly, with only a slight hitch at the start! Well done to Ms Jan McClelland (former student and former Director-General of DET), Dr Phil Lambert (Director, Sydney Region, DET) and our Vice-Captains, Stephanie Savidis and Lachlan McWhirter, who did such a fine job in unveiling the sign. The oohs and aahs as the sign was slowly revealed were worth the anxious wait!

After the ribbon cutting for the pathway, our longest serving current staff member, Mrs Whale, buried a time capsule, assisted by three students – Tom Aiken, Luca Russo and Emma Power - who share the same birthday (August 11) as our school. The time capsule is to be opened on the schools’ 100th Anniversary in 2034.

Guests warmed up with morning tea in the hall, and the chance to view the display of school and historical memorabilia. The weather improved enough for us to have the greatest fun of the day – our parade of fashion through the decades. Bouncing along to the music of the day, each grade celebrated their decade in great style! Nobody noticed the grey skies with such colour and joy in front of us.

We have some wonderful gifts to remember this anniversary: a wonderful pathway and garden; new signs; a framed photo of all the students and staff; an artwork presented by Marlene Mylecharane on behalf of her granddaughter, Grace Gibson of Year 1; and seven flowering gum trees (one for each grade) to grow straight and strong and true, well into our future.

Thank you to our wonderful Y6 Leadership Team for their contribution to the success of our Open Day. Our Captains, Jade Fodera and Jordan Soussa, did an outstanding job of compering our official events in difficult and changing circumstances. Our thanks to them; to our vice-captains, Stephanie Savidis and Lachlan McWhirter, and prefects , Caitlin Semsarian, Bernice Chung, Christine Pang, Clara Chow, Felix Chow, Ben Szalay and Luke Auciello (Liam Chapple was away); and to our sound assistants, Jamie Ashton and Ryan Murray.

Mrs. Anne Hewson principal – cpps

One of the best things about Open Day was the wonderful spirit of fun and participation shown by staff and students in dressing for the parade! Thank you all for making the day so enjoyable and memorable. we couldn’t have done it without you!

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Junior and Senior BandThe day started with a musical interlude from the CPPS Junior and Senior Bands who were swiftly re-arranged due to the inclement weather.

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Official Proceedings

The Official part of the 75th Anniversary Open Day included a few speeches from former students, a word from our Principal, and all was officiated well by our School Captains.

Past classmates, former principals and the Class of 1934 gave the day a great sense of occasion and achievement.

Mrs. Anne Hewson

Phil Kearns

L > R: Sue Szalay, Anne Hewson, Dr Phil Lambert, Neville Elms, Robyn Moore, Des McLean, Phil Kearns, Jan McClelland, Di Barry, Peter Hennessy

The Class of 1934

Neville Elms (in red) Judy Smith and Mr Young

The Official CPPS Signage Opening and the next day…

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Signage and Cake!

The Official unveiling of the CPPS sign displayed our new logo and re-branding for the School. The Pathway Ribbon was cut and declared open by Mrs. Laurel Bush and Amanda Bollingmoore (Y1), cake was sliced by our last three School Principals, and the time capsule was buried by Mrs. Whale.

Our School Captains

A Song before the Opening of the Path

Drum roll please…

It’s not a party without cake!

yeah!wait for it…

Official Path Opening The Time Capsule

The CPPS Historical Exhibition

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An 80’s ‘Chick’ A short break in the class rooms before the Parade

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I think I just saw Elvis? twice!

BOND, James Bond Black and/or White ?

Be afraid, very afraid

Getting into character…

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And the masses fed

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1930/40’s I love a parade…

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1950’s

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1960’s

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1970’s

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1980’s

Rock n Roll all nite – party every day

JOIN ME and together we can rule the universe

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1990’s

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2000’s

WHERE ARE YOU?

groovy babyyeah!

what not to do [ with fashion ]

CAUTION: do not seek fashion advice from any of these people

[under any circumstances]DNA TEST RESULTS PENDING

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The alter–ego of our teachers

SOMEBODY CALL THE

FASHION POLICE !

thankyou

75th Anniversarycommemorative books and cd

Time is running out for you to secure your place in history!

Be a part of the Connells Point Public School 75th Anniversary Commemorative Pathway, please refer to the Order form inside !

n Year Book - $20.00 each

Glossy. Soft-covered, printed in full colour; contains school history, class pages of work by this year’s students, recollections from past students and teachers; 46 pages

n Coffee Table Book – approx. $150 each

Hard cover, collector’s edition printed in full colour with high quality matt finish; contains extensive school history of photos and documents; current photos and recollections from former students and staff; 100 pages

n PowerPoint Presentation CD - $15.00 each

CD of PowerPoint shown at Jubilee Dinner and on Open Day; history of the school in photos and documents.

CPPS have produced a variety of commemorative publications to mark this important milestone in our school’s history

75th Anniversary Organising Committee

Sue Szalay [CHAIRPERSON]Lisa BrockelPip HooperAlison WoofDiana ValmasJoanne CrouchPenny ChristoKarel Dutton

Commemorative Books

Sue Szalay

Graphic Design, Branding, Photography

Keith Sharpe [S2 CREATIVE]

Commemorative Pathway and Garden

Joe RussoAttila SzalayPeter AikenMatthew CarrollJoe MustyTyson FawcettFrank Klepzig

Digital Recordings

Elaine Bennett Lindsay Hewson Sue Szalay Paul Cohen

Memorabilia Display Organisation

Jo CrouchPenny ChristoFrank KlepzigLisa Smith

Jade FoderaSue Szalay

General Assistance

Attila SzalayLinda SemsarianDiana ValmasGrant WoolbankPoppy KostantakisLinda SoussaRob JenningsKerri WrightLinda FeltonKerrie LakeDiane SiddonsFrank Klepzig

Morning Tea

Alison WoofPoppy KostantakisPip HooperLisa Brockel

Sharon AlimontiRobyn JacksonEveryone who helped in the canteen

Music, Items and Announcements

Rob JenningsMark McKirdyAlison ScottiKevin Skues“Size is Important”Jonathan GastonBrad Griffiths

Anniversary Cakes

Betty Dayes

Raffle Prizes

Lisa BrockelSue Szalay

Donated Gifts

Marlene MylecharaneKogarah Council

BBQ

Michael Walton Joe Musty Peter Katsiris Attila Szalay

Serving the BBQ

Kathy LoutasToula KatsirisJayne MaddenJody McDonaldJulie MustyBelle ScottCarolyn GledhillToni RalphJanine Sharpe

“We are indebted to Keith Sharpe, of S2 Creative, for his exceptional work in creating this 75th Anniversary Commemorative Newsletter for our school community.”

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